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Official Riding into the season
advises focus on issues
Senate: Vice president of Student Affairs speaks at first meeting of school year
By LORI STUENKEL
Student Senate Writer
Student Senate should select a handful of goals for the 2001-2002 school year, Vice President of Student Affairs Michael Jackson, said during Tuesday nights meeting, adding that cohesiveness within Senate will increase its accomplishments.
“If you speak in an organized voice, and particular and organized manner, you’d be surprised how persuasive you can be,” he said during the first meeting of the academic year.
Senate can maintain a clear voice by focusing on five or six important issues, rather than spending time and effort on 10 or more unrealistic goals, Jackson said.
Jackson explained that his role in the university is similar to a vice mayor of a city, as he is responsible for many services for students outside the classroom. In his own experience at USC, part of focusing on set goals is creating an agenda that can be developed and discussed, he said.
USC is an institution that is continuously trying to get better, and the only way to do that is for faculty, staff, and Senate to focus on the student agenda, Jackson said.
“Students are really thinking about their university and what they want their university to be at the time of their attendance and beyond," he said.
He stressed the importance of voicing Senates opinions to university administration, although there might be times when it faces opposition. Students are here to develop I see Senate, page 15 !
Mason Poole ! Daily Trojan
Happy trails. Chuck Collins rides Traveler 5, the official USC mascot in front of 45,568 fans at the Coliseum during Saturday s game. The Trojans stomped San Jose State during the first game of the season. / 24
Free speech policy not enough, some say
By ROBB FERRIS
Staff Writer
The current university policy on free speech and the distribution of literature on campus is an improvement, but does not go far enough, some faculty and students say.
The policy was changed during the summer to include all information regarding the regulation of campus free speech and dissent The latest policy allows students to distribute pamphlets, fliers and other liter-
ature in Hahn Plaza without having to obtain prior permission. The current policy also describes the procedure a student must follow before staging a demonstration on campus.
“I think the current policy is somewhat disturbing because it places so many sanctions on coercive disruption’ and does not emphasize th^ rights of the students,- said Thomas Habinek a classics professor. “It makes the assumption that you are a troublemaker if you are out there showing that you care about things."
Habinek voiced his concern last semester about the citation of James Nussbaumer, a student passing out fliers in front of Pertusati University Bookstore. The current policy is too punitive, and does not facilitate free speech among students or empower them to show their concern for larger issues, Habinek said.
“It places an emphasis on what students cannot do, rather than what students can do to show concern over the issues that affect them. Habinek said.
Ed Cray , a journalism professor, said there are ambiguities in some parts of the document.
The current policy in SCampus states that the university reserves the right to regulate “reasonable time place and manner" when dealing with issues of free speech, which Cray said are disconcerting.
"Granted nobody wants violence or coercion to be taking place," Cray said, “But who defines reasonable time, place and manner and under l see Speech, page 13 I
Student newspaper of the University of Southern California
WEDNESDAY
♦
September 5, 2001
Of interest...
The Trojans began the Pete Carroll-era with a 21-10 victory over San Jose State / 24
News Digest 2 Opinions 4
Lifestyle 9 Roundup 13
The Buzz 9 Classifieds 20
Crossword 21 Sports 24
vol. CXUV, no. 5 wwwdailytrojan.com
Trojan
Visionaries
Editorial Director John Burgoon explains why working at USC’s student-run television station is rewarding / 4
Caffeine addiction can cause sleep deprivation, exhaustion
By NEIL CHRISTOPHER APELES
Staff Writer
Almost every college student knows the feeling. That time crunch just before a paper is due and that stressful eve of a midterm. A wave of exhaustion breaks, but it can’t affect studying or writing. Some opt for coffee, but some doctors say caffeine can backfire if it becomes an addiction.
More than 80 percent of Americans use caffeine on a regular basis, making it the world’s most widely used drug, according to the McKinley Health Center and the Oasis Network. Most people use it-fo
stay awake and alert, often throwing themselves into overdrive. It is difficult to avoid because it is found in soda, coffee, tea, chocolate and over-the-counter pain medications.
Because caffeine is so prevalent, it is easy to exceed daily consumption limit recommendations of 200 milligrams per day. Nearly half of all Americans consume more than 300 milligrams of caffeine every day, according to www.howstuJffworks.com. Such caffeine intake can prove addicting. doctors say.
Caffeine is a mild central nervous system stimulant, classified as a methylxanthine. said Dr. Bon Alkana, professor and associate dean
HEALTH
& MEDICINE
-+r
of the School of Pharmacy. On the broad spectrum of drugs, caffeine is a relatively safe, but it can cause a rebound effect, he said.
Many students say they need caffeine to make it through the day.
“I use it all when necessary," said Katherine Santarita, a junior majoring in music and political science. ‘I
notice when I don’t have (caffeine).”
Drinks such as Coca-Cola or Mountain Dew contain anywhere from 40 to 60 milligrams of caffeine per 8 ounces, according to www.free-domyou.com. Coffee ranks higher at 66 to 280 milligrams per cup depending on how it is prepared.
High intake of caffeine can lead to headaches, irritability and sleepiness. Coffee may also cause gastrointestinal upset and ulcers, according to www.healthy.net Additional effects may include increased heart rate and blood pressure.
Shana Owens, a junior majoring in psychology, uses Vivarin when she needs to stay awake.
“I won’t go to sleep" Owens said. "I don’t need more than one and I’m up for the whole night"
Aside from being used as a personal stimulant, caffeine also has several medical uses. Physicians prescribe caffeine pills as a cardiac stimulant and mild diuretic, a drug that increases urine production.
One s|gn of addiction is the body’s gradual adjustment to a person’s intake of the drug. Once the body tolerates a certain concentration of caffeine, a person can take more caffeine with less effect This cycle can be bothersome on everyday life because a person becomes more l Health, page IS I

Official Riding into the season
advises focus on issues
Senate: Vice president of Student Affairs speaks at first meeting of school year
By LORI STUENKEL
Student Senate Writer
Student Senate should select a handful of goals for the 2001-2002 school year, Vice President of Student Affairs Michael Jackson, said during Tuesday nights meeting, adding that cohesiveness within Senate will increase its accomplishments.
“If you speak in an organized voice, and particular and organized manner, you’d be surprised how persuasive you can be,” he said during the first meeting of the academic year.
Senate can maintain a clear voice by focusing on five or six important issues, rather than spending time and effort on 10 or more unrealistic goals, Jackson said.
Jackson explained that his role in the university is similar to a vice mayor of a city, as he is responsible for many services for students outside the classroom. In his own experience at USC, part of focusing on set goals is creating an agenda that can be developed and discussed, he said.
USC is an institution that is continuously trying to get better, and the only way to do that is for faculty, staff, and Senate to focus on the student agenda, Jackson said.
“Students are really thinking about their university and what they want their university to be at the time of their attendance and beyond," he said.
He stressed the importance of voicing Senates opinions to university administration, although there might be times when it faces opposition. Students are here to develop I see Senate, page 15 !
Mason Poole ! Daily Trojan
Happy trails. Chuck Collins rides Traveler 5, the official USC mascot in front of 45,568 fans at the Coliseum during Saturday s game. The Trojans stomped San Jose State during the first game of the season. / 24
Free speech policy not enough, some say
By ROBB FERRIS
Staff Writer
The current university policy on free speech and the distribution of literature on campus is an improvement, but does not go far enough, some faculty and students say.
The policy was changed during the summer to include all information regarding the regulation of campus free speech and dissent The latest policy allows students to distribute pamphlets, fliers and other liter-
ature in Hahn Plaza without having to obtain prior permission. The current policy also describes the procedure a student must follow before staging a demonstration on campus.
“I think the current policy is somewhat disturbing because it places so many sanctions on coercive disruption’ and does not emphasize th^ rights of the students,- said Thomas Habinek a classics professor. “It makes the assumption that you are a troublemaker if you are out there showing that you care about things."
Habinek voiced his concern last semester about the citation of James Nussbaumer, a student passing out fliers in front of Pertusati University Bookstore. The current policy is too punitive, and does not facilitate free speech among students or empower them to show their concern for larger issues, Habinek said.
“It places an emphasis on what students cannot do, rather than what students can do to show concern over the issues that affect them. Habinek said.
Ed Cray , a journalism professor, said there are ambiguities in some parts of the document.
The current policy in SCampus states that the university reserves the right to regulate “reasonable time place and manner" when dealing with issues of free speech, which Cray said are disconcerting.
"Granted nobody wants violence or coercion to be taking place," Cray said, “But who defines reasonable time, place and manner and under l see Speech, page 13 I
Student newspaper of the University of Southern California
WEDNESDAY
♦
September 5, 2001
Of interest...
The Trojans began the Pete Carroll-era with a 21-10 victory over San Jose State / 24
News Digest 2 Opinions 4
Lifestyle 9 Roundup 13
The Buzz 9 Classifieds 20
Crossword 21 Sports 24
vol. CXUV, no. 5 wwwdailytrojan.com
Trojan
Visionaries
Editorial Director John Burgoon explains why working at USC’s student-run television station is rewarding / 4
Caffeine addiction can cause sleep deprivation, exhaustion
By NEIL CHRISTOPHER APELES
Staff Writer
Almost every college student knows the feeling. That time crunch just before a paper is due and that stressful eve of a midterm. A wave of exhaustion breaks, but it can’t affect studying or writing. Some opt for coffee, but some doctors say caffeine can backfire if it becomes an addiction.
More than 80 percent of Americans use caffeine on a regular basis, making it the world’s most widely used drug, according to the McKinley Health Center and the Oasis Network. Most people use it-fo
stay awake and alert, often throwing themselves into overdrive. It is difficult to avoid because it is found in soda, coffee, tea, chocolate and over-the-counter pain medications.
Because caffeine is so prevalent, it is easy to exceed daily consumption limit recommendations of 200 milligrams per day. Nearly half of all Americans consume more than 300 milligrams of caffeine every day, according to www.howstuJffworks.com. Such caffeine intake can prove addicting. doctors say.
Caffeine is a mild central nervous system stimulant, classified as a methylxanthine. said Dr. Bon Alkana, professor and associate dean
HEALTH
& MEDICINE
-+r
of the School of Pharmacy. On the broad spectrum of drugs, caffeine is a relatively safe, but it can cause a rebound effect, he said.
Many students say they need caffeine to make it through the day.
“I use it all when necessary," said Katherine Santarita, a junior majoring in music and political science. ‘I
notice when I don’t have (caffeine).”
Drinks such as Coca-Cola or Mountain Dew contain anywhere from 40 to 60 milligrams of caffeine per 8 ounces, according to www.free-domyou.com. Coffee ranks higher at 66 to 280 milligrams per cup depending on how it is prepared.
High intake of caffeine can lead to headaches, irritability and sleepiness. Coffee may also cause gastrointestinal upset and ulcers, according to www.healthy.net Additional effects may include increased heart rate and blood pressure.
Shana Owens, a junior majoring in psychology, uses Vivarin when she needs to stay awake.
“I won’t go to sleep" Owens said. "I don’t need more than one and I’m up for the whole night"
Aside from being used as a personal stimulant, caffeine also has several medical uses. Physicians prescribe caffeine pills as a cardiac stimulant and mild diuretic, a drug that increases urine production.
One s|gn of addiction is the body’s gradual adjustment to a person’s intake of the drug. Once the body tolerates a certain concentration of caffeine, a person can take more caffeine with less effect This cycle can be bothersome on everyday life because a person becomes more l Health, page IS I